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URI SHU Roger Williams University City Tech Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State York Lehman ECSU Salem State University| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Medgar | RIC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Medgar | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Medgar | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $219 |
Diversity |
Medgar | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Medgar | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Medgar based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,640 students)
Medgar vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at RIC than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($25,014.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than RIC ($8,250 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 33.6% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($13,414 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,467 vs. $7,537)
Medgar vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than RIC (87.5%)
Medgar vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar or RIC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RIC and Medgar .
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $12,167 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($9,033 vs. $21,200)
- Medgar graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($93 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/